Last Updated / Effective Date: January 06, 2024 (update if needed)
A Book in Common Book Club (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights when you visit or use our website and services (the “Service”).
By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Words with capitalized initial letters have meanings defined below. These definitions apply whether the terms appear in singular or plural form.
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
Account means a unique account created for you to access our Service (if applicable).
Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party.
Company (“the Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) refers to A Book in Common Book Club, 18321 W Getty Dr, Goodyear, Arizona, United States.
Cookies are small files placed on your device to store data such as browsing history and user preferences.
Country refers to Arizona, United States.
Device means any device that can access the Service (computer, phone, tablet).
Personal Data means information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
Service refers to the Website and related services.
Service Provider means third-party companies or individuals who help provide or support the Service.
Usage Data refers to data collected automatically through website usage.
Website refers to A Book in Common Book Club, accessible at: https://abookincommon.org
You means the individual using the Service.
We aim to minimize data collection to protect users.
In general, we do not collect personal information through website forms, such as:
full name
email address
phone number
mailing address
payment or financial details
However, we may collect personal data only if you voluntarily provide it to us (for example, by contacting us through external communication methods or signing up for an optional feature).
When you use the Service, we may automatically collect limited technical information (“Usage Data”), such as:
IP address
browser type and version
pages visited and time spent
device type and operating system
referral source (where you came from)
general location data (city/region level)
This data is used for website functionality, performance, and general analytics and does not directly identify you.
We use Cookies and similar technologies to track activity on our Service and improve functionality.
Essential Cookies (Session Cookies): Required for basic website functionality.
Functionality Cookies (Persistent Cookies): Remember preferences and improve user experience.
Analytics Cookies (Persistent Cookies): Help us understand general traffic trends and improve website performance.
You can control or disable Cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling Cookies may affect website functionality.
We may use Usage Data and any voluntarily provided Personal Data to:
provide and maintain the Service
improve website performance and user experience
understand traffic trends and usage patterns
respond to your inquiries and support requests
prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats
comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
We may share limited data only in the following cases:
We may share information with third-party service providers (such as analytics providers or hosting services) strictly for Service operation and improvement.
If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, user data may be transferred. If this occurs, we will provide notice before the transfer and update this Privacy Policy.
We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid government or court requests.
If you make a donation, it is processed through a third-party payment processor (such as PayPal or similar platforms).
We do not store or process your payment details directly. Any payment-related information is handled securely by the payment provider and is subject to their privacy policy.
Donations are optional and are never required to access free books, eBooks, or educational resources.
We retain personal data only as long as needed to:
operate the Service
comply with legal obligations
resolve disputes
enforce policies
Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period unless required for security and performance improvements.
Your information may be processed outside your state or country where privacy laws may differ. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers. We take reasonable steps to ensure data is handled securely.
You have the right to request that we delete personal data we may have about you.
If applicable, you may also update or delete your information through account settings (if such features exist).
To request access, correction, or deletion, contact us using the information in the Contact section below.
We take reasonable measures to protect your data, but no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Our Service does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.
If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.
Our Service may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies before providing information.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated / Effective Date.”
If we make significant changes, we may also provide notice via email or a prominent website notice, when appropriate.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us here:
https://abookincommon.org/contact-us/
